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Dorffer Family History

Dorffer Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Dormer, Duffer, Offer, Coffer, Doerfler, Dorer, Dorner, Soffer

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Where is the Dorffer family from?

You can see how Dorffer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dorffer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dorffer family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Dorffer's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dorffer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dorffer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Dorffer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Saleslady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Dorffer. 100% of Dorffer women worked as a Saleslady. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%
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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Dorffer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dorffer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 42 immigration records available for the last name Dorffer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 39 military records available for the last name Dorffer. For the veterans among your Dorffer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dorffer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1978, in the United States, Dorffer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Dorffer in 1964 was 59, and 78 in 1978.

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